The Red Turpentine Tree: A Resilient Native of the Virgin Islands with Ecological, Cultural, and Medicinal Importance in the Caribbean Ecosystem
The Red Turpentine Trees of the Virgin Islands The Virgin Islands are home to a diverse array of plant species. Among the most notable of these is the Red Turpentine Tree (Bursera simaruba), a remarkable plant native to the region and often seen as a symbol of resilience in the Caribbean landscape. This tree, with…